La Baldi Residency

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Individuals and collaborative teams of up to three; self-directed projects.

La Baldi Residency Deadline: 02 Jan 2027 Country: Italy Cultivate invites applications for its multi-disciplinary La Baldi Residency. Located in the historic village of Montegiovi, Italy, in southern Tuscany, the self-directed international residency is an opportunity to experiment, develop ideas and projects, explore, rejuvenate, research, and investigate the land and culture of this special area. The residency welcomes individuals and collaborative teams. Through the La Baldi residency, Cultivate expands its platform for artists, writers, and researchers to investigate land, place, and the commons. Evolving projects include experimental and practical interdisciplinary explorations that wrestle with the qualities, perceptions, and layers of experience and relationships that inform and expand notions of landscape. Ideas from a full spectrum of voices across generations are supported using sustainable tactics. From the hyper-local to the global, Cultivate reflects individual and collective curiosity, intention, imagining, and engagement with the phenomena of landscape. Duration of residency Two weeks or one month Accommodation Private accommodations with kitchens. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This is a multi-disciplinary program open to self-directed artists, writers, and researchers. This is a multi-disciplinary program open to self-directed artists, writers, and researchers. Residents are encouraged to immerse themselves in the landscape, place, cultural practices, and the air, sunlight, soil, and water that we share. • WiFi is available in the accommodations • An art supply and stationery store is located in nearby Castel del Piano. • A print and graphic shop is available in Castel del Piano. • Laundromats (lavanderie) are located in nearby Castel del Piano or Arcidosso. • Upon request and availability, community contacts that align with artist intentions can be made to enrich the residency. Projector and speakers. Electric keyboard. Laser printer.Studio / Workspace We ask that applicants consider how they plan to embrace the outdoors as the primary workspace. There are no dedicated traditional indoor studio facilities. Workspace is outside in the open air of the gardens, on the porch at Poderi Borselli, on walks, on the village overlook, in the piazzas and common areas of Montegiovi and neighboring towns, or inside the apartments or house (small works, writing). Even when working inside, the orientation is to the outside through windows and doors that move the gaze to the land, weather, light and stars. It is possible to reserve indoor working space as needed.Fees and support 1 artist stay 1000€/2 weeks; 1600€/1 month Collaborative team of two stay 1400€/2 weeks; 2300€/ 1month Collaborative team of three stay 1800€/2 weeks; 3000€/1month Refundable security deposit 150€ Residency Awards: Two one month-long subsidized residencies are awarded each year. The residency award covers all fees. Applicants interested in a residency award must apply by January 2. Expectations towards the artist Residents are free to pursue their own work, creative rejuvenation, and experimentation. Opportunities to share work, work-in-progress, or research are can be independently arranged, but are not required. Usually these will occur during the final week of the residency. Spontaneous meetings for coffee, meals, aperitivo, or treks are valuable community interactions and opportunities for exchange. Application information Application form: January 2 Application link English https://forms.gle/aJKNKoEMzKws7AGPA January 2 Application link Italian https://forms.gle/a2y1uQFDFbsxJhnL6

Award

Subsidized one-month residency with all fees covered

How to apply

Submit the English or Italian application form by January 2.

Application language

EN, IT